Species: Pteris vittata
English Name: Ladder Brake
Chinese Name: 蜈蚣草、舒筋草
Family: Pteridaceae
Description:
Rhizome is postrate to sub erect, short and thick up to 8mm in diameter. It is covered with pale, papery scales. Fronds are tufted or closely spaced.
Can be found in Asia, Africa and in the Pacific Islands. It’s associated with limestone habitats.
It’s used in pollution control and it is known to be a hyperaccumulator of arsenic used in phytoremediation.
© 2012 Petra Ballings
© 1993 Franz Xave
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References:
– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Science 2005. Flora of Macao (Volume 1). Macao, SAR: Author